Half-forward signed by Footscray in July 1947 with the intention of joining the side the next year he didn't play a game with them and instead debuted for Melbourne in 1950.

He played six games but was refused a clearance to Hawthorn in the 1951 pre-season, and downgraded to Melbourne's supplementary list. He failed to play another senior game and joined VFA side Box Hill in 1952. He remained there for two seasons.